THE IRISH REPERTORY THEATRE: “A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES”
Comfortably (if temporarily) ensconced at Union Square’s DR2 while their longtime Chelsea base gets a major upgrade, it’s no accident that matters of home have been at the heart of recent productions from the Irish Repertory Theatre. “Da” and “The Weir” both explored the siren call of place — and now, as they prepare for a Spring 2016 return to W. 22nd St., the current production proves (in more ways than one) that you can go home again. Adapted and directed by IRT Artistic Director Charlotte Moore, this music-filled revival of the Dylan Thomas classic, “A Child’s Christmas in Wales,” is stuffed like a Christmas goose with many of the IRT’s favorite things: ghost stories, colorful families, and near-tearful reflections on disappearing ways of life.
Through Jan. 10, at The DR2 Theatre (103 E. 15th St. in Union Square). For performance schedule and tickets ($70), call visit irishrep.org or call 212-727-2737.
A WILDER CHRISTMAS
Peccadillo Theater Company’s evening of rarely seen Thornton Wilder one-acts begins with “The Long Christmas Dinner,” which spans 90 years, and listens in on an American family’s annual holiday gathering. Then, “Pullman Car Hiawatha” expands on the eavesdropping theme, as the audience becomes privy to the thoughts and motivations of people of all ages and social standings, brought together as they travel for the holidays, on a train headed to Chicago. A cast of 17 plays multiple parts.
Through Jan. 10. Mon. & Wed. at 7 p.m., Thurs.–Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m. At Theatre at St. Clement’s (423 W. 46th St., btw. 9th & 10th Aves.). For tickets ($25), visit ThePeccadillo.com or call 866-811-4111.
AMORE OPERA
The material is tried and true, the venue is new, and the mission — to foster music appreciation at affordable prices — is a song that remains the same, as the Amore Opera marks its seventh season by becoming a staple at The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture. Their fully staged and orchestrated production of Giacomo Puccini’s “La Bohème” (through Jan. 3) runs concurrently with Amore Opera Academy’s all-kids production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” (through Jan. 2).
At The Sheen Center (18 Bleecker St., at Elizabeth St.). Tickets for “La Bohème” are $40 ($30 for seniors, students, children) and $75 for the New Year’s Eve Gala. Tickets for “Hansel and Grete” are $25. For performance dates and reservations, visit sheencenter.org or call 212-925-2812. Artist info at amoreopera.org.
—BY SCOTT SITFFLER
